Structural / Civil Engineer - Facilities - Entry to Experienced Level (Maryland)

Structural / Civil Engineer

• Facilities
• Entry to Experienced Level (Maryland) Department of Defense Nional Security Agency/Central Security Service Summary As an Engineering and Physical Science professional, you will use your skills to cree the systems and tools th used to enhance the operion of intelligence.

You will advise, administer and perform projects, such as planning, designing, and supporting the construction of specialized equipment, and ensuring adherence to engineering standards and principles. For more informion, please : https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1257697 Learn more about this agency Summary As an Engineering and Physical Science professional, you will use your skills to cree the systems and tools th used to enhance the operion of intelligence. You will advise, administer and perform projects, such as planning, designing, and supporting the construction of specialized equipment, and ensuring adherence to engineering standards and principles. For more informion, please : https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1257697 Learn more about this agency Overview Help Accepting applicions Open & closing des 05/11/2026 to 05/25/2026 Salary $87,362

• $192,764 per year Pay scale & grade GG 7
• 14 Locion Few vacancies in the following locion: Fort Meade, MD Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocion expenses reimbursed Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocion expenses in accordance with agency policy.

Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted Promotion potential None Job family (Series) 0132 Intelligence Supervisory stus No Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Informion Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk Trust determinion process Nional security Financial disclosure Yes Bargaining unit stus No Announcement number 1257697 Control number 868808500 This job is open to Help The public U.S. Citizens, Nionals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Federal employees

• Excepted service Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluion criteria.

Veterans Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference Recent gradues Individuals who have gradued from an accredited educional institute or certifice program within the last 2 years or 6 years for Veterans. Individuals with disabilities Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A. Videos Duties Help Be a part of our mission to protect the nional security of the United Stes, and have a direct impact to enable success in Agency operions. As a Structural Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work directly with mission customers to valide the requirements and unique needs to provide reliable technical solutions. With the ever-changing industry and increase of technology complexities to accommode our workforce, the Nional Security Agency's (NSA) Installion & Logistics organizion needs motived Engineers with expertise to provide facilities design expertise, guidance, and support to the development and implemention of facilities solutions th enable capabilities th align with mission driven priorities. NSA currently has opportunities for highly motived Structural Engineers. Our Structural Engineers solve complex mission driven facilities issues and are responsible for engineering services in the planning, design, construction, sustainment, and decommissioning life cycle of NSA facilities worldwide as part of a multi-discipline team. Please note th this role focuses on traditional engineering activities and does not involve direct project or construction management responsibilities. Your primary tasks reled to structural engineering design and planning, rher than overseeing construction activities. As a Structural Engineer NSA, responsibilities may include:

• Developing structural designs, construction plans and specificions, including design analysis, calculions, and cost estimes.
• Conducting field investigions or studies and writing reports.
• Preparing Architecture-Engineer (A-E) or Design-Build stements of works, performance requirements, and cost estimes.
• Performing Design Quality Control of in-house and A-E structural designs.
• Conducting inspections of projects under construction, reviewing construction submittals, answering Contractor's RFIs, and validing as-constructed drawings.
• Performing routine and periodic inspections of facilities and making recommendions.
• Attending and leading project meetings.
• Coordining among Customer, Architect, other design disciplines, O&M, and other stakeholders.
• Managing and leading A-E contractors hired to perform engineering services.
• Responding to opering facilities emergences, when engineering support is needed.

NOTE:

It is highly recommended to upload a copy of your unofficial College/University transcript(s) and resume to your IC Careers profile as tachments prior to applying to this position. Requirements Help Conditions of employment All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigion and polygraph. Qualificions The qualificions listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position. Degree must be in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or Transportion Engineering (for Entry/Development work level). For more experienced work levels, degree must be in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportion Engineering, Architectural Engineering or Environmental Engineering. For all levels, if the program is not ABET accredited, it must include specified coursework.

• Specified coursework includes courses in differential and integral calculus and 5 of the following 18 areas: (a) stics or dynamics, (b) strength of merials/stress-strain relionships, (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics, (d) thermodynamics, (e) electromagnetic fields, (f) nure and properties of merials/reling particle and aggrege structure to properties, (g) solid ste electronics, (h) microprocessor applicions, (i), computer systems, (j) signal processing, (k) digital design, (l) systems and control theory, (m) circuits or generalized circuits, (n) communicion systems, (o) power systems, (p) computer networks, (q) software development, (r) Any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, he transfer, or soil mechanics.

Relevant experience must be working in a civil engineering capacity (for example, storm wer management, hydraulics, site development, transportion, geotechnical surveying, and structures). Additionally, must have experience using Civil Engineering Design software and computer aided design and drafting and reading design drawings. Experience may also include project management.

ENTRY/DEVELOPMENTAL

Entry is with a Bachelor's degree and no experience.

FULL PERFORMANCE

Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience. SENIOR Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience. Educion The qualificions listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position. Degree must be in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or Transportion Engineering (for Entry/Development work level). For more experienced work levels, degree must be in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportion Engineering, Architectural Engineering or Environmental Engineering. For all levels, if the program is not ABET accredited, it must include specified coursework.

• Specified coursework includes courses in differential and integral calculus and 5 of the following 18 areas: (a) stics or dynamics, (b) strength of merials/stress-strain relionships, (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics, (d) thermodynamics, (e) electromagnetic fields, (f) nure and properties of merials/reling particle and aggrege structure to properties, (g) solid ste electronics, (h) microprocessor applicions, (i), computer systems, (j) signal processing, (k) digital design, (l) systems and control theory, (m) circuits or generalized circuits, (n) communicion systems, (o) power systems, (p) computer networks, (q) software development, (r) Any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, he transfer, or soil mechanics.

Additional informion

Pay:

Salary offers are based on candides' educion level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account informion provided by the hiring manager/organizion regarding the work level for the position.

Salary Range:

$87,362

• $192,764 (Entry/Developmental, Full Performance, Senior) Salary range varies by locion, work level, and relevant experience to the position.

Training provided based on the selectee's needs and experience.

Benefits:

NSA offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time position, Monday

• Friday, with basic 8hr/day work requirement between 6:00 a.

m. and 6:00 p.m. (flexible).

DCIPS Trial Period:

If selected for this position, you required to serve a two-year DCIPS trial period, unless you are a veterans' preference-eligible employee, in which case you are required to serve a one-year trial period. This trial period runs concurrently with your commitment to the position, if applicable. Before finalizing your appointment the conclusion of your trial period, NSA will determine whether your continued employment advances the public interest. This decision based on factors such as your performance and conduct; the Agency's needs and interests; whether your continued employment would advance the Agency's organizional goals; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment termined unless you receive certificion, in writing, th your continued employment advances the public interest. If you do not receive certificion for continued employment, you should receive written notice prior to the end of your trial period th your employment termined and the effective de of such terminion. Expand Hide additional informion Candides should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passione about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United Stes Constitution. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits th are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more informion on the specific benefits offered. How you evalued You evalued for this job based on how well you meet the qualificions above. The candide should demonstre the following general skills:

• Problem Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Interpersonal Skills
• Partnering
• Customer Service
• Accountability
• Continual Learning
• Resilience
• Effective Communicion Structural Engineers with structural expertise ensure NSA facilities comply with building/structural code requirements and best practices.

Engineers with structural focus are familiar with new building design, improvements to existing structures, building infrastructure support systems, merial selection, construction inspection, loading analysis, and structural integrity of facilities. Knowledge and experience in the following areas are desired:

• Technical software packages (e.g. AutoCAD, SpecsIntact, SAP 2000, ETABS)
• Structural analysis and design
• Anti-Terrorism / Force Protection
• Building renovion and restorion design
• Foundion Analysis and Design
• Merial behavior
• Technical Standards (e.

g.

UFC, IBC, IEBC, ASCE, ACI, AISC, AISI, NDS

) Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits th are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more informion on the specific benefits offered. Required documents Required Documents Help The Nional Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United Stes Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candides as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility. If you are relying on your educion to meet qualificion requirements: Educion must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Educion in order for it to be credited towards qualificions. Therefore, provide only the tendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Educion . Failure to provide all of the required informion as sted in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible ring or may affect the overall ring. How to Apply Help To apply, please : https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1257697 Agency contact informion NSA POC Phone 1-844-424-4737 intelcareers@nsa.gov Address NSA External Hiring 9800 Savage Road Fort Meade, MD 20755 US Next steps To apply, please : https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1257697 Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probionary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodion policy Selective Service Signure and false stements Social security number request Required Documents Help The Nional Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United Stes Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candides as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility. If you are relying on your educion to meet qualificion requirements: Educion must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Educion in order for it to be credited towards qualificions. Therefore, provide only the tendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Educion . Failure to provide all of the required informion as sted in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible ring or may affect the overall ring. How to Apply Help To apply, please : https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1257697 Expand Hide how to apply Agency contact informion NSA POC Phone 1-844-424-4737 intelcareers@nsa.gov Address NSA External Hiring 9800 Savage Road Fort Meade, MD 20755 US Next steps To apply, please : https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1257697 Expand Hide next steps Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probionary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodion policy Selective Service Signure and false stements Social security number request Overview Help Accepting applicions Open & closing des 05/11/2026 to 05/25/2026 Salary $87,362

• $192,764 per year Pay scale & grade GG 7
• 14 Locion Few vacancies in the following locion: Fort Meade, MD Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocion expenses reimbursed Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocion expenses in accordance with agency policy.

Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted Promotion potential None Job family (Series) Supervisory stus No Security clearance Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Trust determinion process Financial disclosure Bargaining unit stus Announcement number 1257697 Control number 868808500